Giovanni Bellini

being Giorgione Barbarelli da Castelfranco). He lived a bit inland of Venice and his name roughly translated to “Big George.” According to stylistic evidence and an account from Carlo Ridolfi, Giorgione had an apprenticeship under a man named Giovanni Bellini, and it was soon after that he rose to fame . As Giorgione died at a young age (it is known that he died in 1510 at the age of 32 or 33) it is important to note that Giorgione’s talents as an artist were recognized early in his career. When…

The height of the Renaissance fostered a war zone within Venice. Aspiring artists hoped to cement their legacy as the likes of Giovanni Bellini or Raphael, but few managed to achieve what Titian did. Critics rave over Titian’s vibrant use of color and his masterful brushstroke. Many studied under Titian, but where was their success? Why was there seemingly such a remarkable barrier of skill between Titian and those below him? Three works of art on display at The MET’s Gallery 607 allow for a…

The Renaissance was a time of great cultural rebirth and achievement. Although it began in Italy, the Renaissance spread and affected most of the world and continues to influence us today. Many legacies and famous figures were birthed during this period, some of which we continue to be influenced by and taught about today. One of such figures is Michelangelo. Michelangelo was a sculptor, painter, and architect who was born in 1475 in Italy. Michelangelo was first apprenticed by Domenico…

Durer was a masterful German artist in the Renaissance era. His precocious talents lead him to become one of the art histories most prominent artists. While Durer has been compared to the Italian master Leonardo de Vinci because of their similar interests in naturalism and environmental perceptions, Durer differed by being able to spread awareness of himself and his work across Europe. Adventuring out as a young gifted apprentice, Durer traveled abroad advancing his gifts, while leaving a…